wallets

Set up shop in Siloam Springs yesterday. Made this for myself. Fun project. 

quite accommodating 

Made this smaller wallet for a friend.

punching holes

perfect for carrying in front pocket

another reclaimed satchel

Crafted this lil' satchel for a good friend of mine. Used his old black leather coat. The leather was quite thin, but he assures me it is still holding up well! I doubled up the leather on the sides for better support.

button clasp and border stitch on flap

old coat pocket is now easy access front pouch 

old interior coat pocket salvaged for inside satchel pocket

vertical satchel

This is one of the favorite satchels that I've made so far. I designed a vertical satchel to fit a 13-inch MacBook Pro out of another reclaimed leather coat. I was able to incorporate much of the coat's character into the satchel design. Initially, I was not too thrilled about this project when my youth pastor commissioned me to make it for him. But as I built it, I became more and more pleased with the result. 

used the original button and button hole for the flap clasp  

turned the original coat pocket into a front pocket // made a removable cuff to secure the belt below the buckle

put the other coat pocket on the back for easy access while carrying

two inside pockets

sewed two small 'D' rings on the inside for latching keychains and carabiners